Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Product Site Sourcing Leader

Job Description Summary This Individual is a strong contributing member to provide overall site sourcing support to assigned product lines and execute defined metrics, for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and mass production items

Essential Responsibilities:

• Represent Sourcing during scheduled functional reviews and prepare Sourcing Review templates for leadership Business Reviews for NPI programs
• Engage with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive a robust process on Supplier Selection, Supplier qualification and monitor Supplier Performance KPIs to develop supply base ability to deliver value
• Work effectively with technology, supplier quality, site materials and supply chain personnel on day-to-day problem resolutions, engineering change process and improvement opportunities
• Lead assigned sourcing initiatives and developed sourcing strategy to drive product lines deflation, sole source elimination, supplier early engagement, supplier on time delivery, supplier MOQ/lead-time reduction/VMI programs.
• Partner with key commodity sourcing leaders to align sourcing strategy, initiatives and leverage volumes globally and regionally
• Engage the business leadership team to develop sourcing programs / processes
• Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor products / services
• Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE purchasing commitments in Sourcing
• Manage the complete purchasing and contracts (MSA, NDA and Bailments)

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (Engineering or Business preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years Sourcing / Procurement Supplier Management experience in a major industrial environment
• Ability to collaborate with remote team across time zones
• Knowledge/expertise of Grid Automation product lines, electronic components and mechanical assemblies
• Interpretation of purchasing contracts, industry standards, regulatory requirement documents

Desired Characteristics

• Proven change agent with excellent facilitative leadership and problem-solving skills
• Solid oral/written communication and influencing skills
• Project management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Expertise with negotiations and related analytical skills
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Windows, Excel)
• Leadership skills and ability to direct a cross functional team
• Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
• Highly motivated, self-directed and self-sufficient
• Purchasing system / Oracle or SAP experience

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between 88,900.00 and 112,000.00 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No